Finance Manager in London

About this role
Autus3 are excited to be partnering exclusively with a dynamic UK not-for-profit events organisation that brings people together through impactful, community-focused experiences. With a strong mission at its core and an ambitious programme of growth ahead, the organisation is entering a transformative phase. To support this evolution, they are seeking an experienced finance professional to join on a 12-month FTC and play a key role in shaping the financial direction of the year ahead.

You\’re a qualified finance professional with solid experience as a Financial Accountant or Finance Manager — someone who thrives on improving processes and bringing clarity to a growing organisation.

The ideal candidate would be on a short notice period or immediately available to the market.

You adapt quickly, communicate well, and naturally build strong relationships with colleagues across different teams and functions.

You\’re proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to finding smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Month‐end and year‐end cycles are familiar territory, and you bring accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail to everything you do.

Most importantly, you\’re motivated by purpose as well as performance — and you want to use your expertise to contribute to an organisation that delivers meaningful, community‐driven events.

Reporting to an experienced and forward‐thinking Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will play a vital role across a group of connected entities. You\’ll ensure the organisation\’s financial foundations remain strong and compliant, while also helping to modernise processes and embed best‐practice accounting methods.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Financial Controller and Financial Accountant with accurate and compliant statutory accounting across multiple entities

Assist with month‐end and year‐end reporting

Lead and support the Accounts Payable team

Contribute to system upgrades and implementation work

Process Improvement Focus

Review existing finance processes with a continuous‐improvement mindset

Identify opportunities for automation and better workflow management

Use your experience with modern accounting systems to introduce meaningful enhancements

Bring forward ideas that streamline the finance function and help overcome longstanding challenges

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working model

Health & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare, Cycle to Work scheme

Incredible office space in the heart of London

Great hardware and access to the best tools to be successful in your role

Culture & Inclusion
At Autus3, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic representation of the candidate talent that we represent reflecting the entire work force, so if you\’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn\’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Autus3 are committed to upholding the Equality Act 2010.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Non‐profit Organisations, Events Services, and Hospitality

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